IBPS Clerk Prelims English Quiz
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Directions (1-15): Select the
phrase/connector (STARTERS) from the given three options which can be used to
form a single sentence from the two sentences given below, implying the same
meaning as expressed in the statement sentences.
phrase/connector (STARTERS) from the given three options which can be used to
form a single sentence from the two sentences given below, implying the same
meaning as expressed in the statement sentences.
Q1. (I) How
to have painless labor during the birth of a child?
to have painless labor during the birth of a child?
(II) This
has been a very old problem
has been a very old problem
(i) How to
have…
have…
(ii) Since
how to have painless labor…
how to have painless labor…
(iii) This
has been…
has been…
(a) Only
(ii)
(ii)
(b) Only (i)
(c) Both (i)
and (ii)
and (ii)
(d) Both
(ii) and (iii)
(ii) and (iii)
(e) None of
these
these
Q2. (I)
Scriptures have given to us the concept of Purushartha Chatushtaya.
Scriptures have given to us the concept of Purushartha Chatushtaya.
(II) The
ultimate objective for Purushartha Chatushtaya is every human being should
strive to attain self-realization.
ultimate objective for Purushartha Chatushtaya is every human being should
strive to attain self-realization.
(i) Despite
scriptures have given…
scriptures have given…
(ii) Because
scriptures have given…
scriptures have given…
(iii)
Scriptures have given…
Scriptures have given…
(a) Only
(iii)
(iii)
(b) Both (i)
and (iii)
and (iii)
(c) Only
(ii)
(d) Only (i)
(ii)
(d) Only (i)
(e) None of
these
these
Q3. (I) We
were on a running train.
were on a running train.
(II) We were
on pilgrimage.
on pilgrimage.
(i) Since,
we were on a…
we were on a…
(ii) While
on pilgrimage…
on pilgrimage…
(iii)
Because we were on a…
Because we were on a…
(a) Only (i)
(b) Only
(iii)
(iii)
(c) Only
(ii)
(d) Both (ii) and (iii)
(ii)
(d) Both (ii) and (iii)
(e) None of
these
these
Q4. (I) At
the World Parliament of Religions in Chicago, 125 years ago, Swami Vivekananda
delivered his landmark address.
the World Parliament of Religions in Chicago, 125 years ago, Swami Vivekananda
delivered his landmark address.
(II)
Vivekananda’s address was about the need for harmony of religions.
Vivekananda’s address was about the need for harmony of religions.
(i) At the
World Parliament…
World Parliament…
(ii) Because
Vivekananda’s address was …
Vivekananda’s address was …
(iii)
Despite Vivekananda’s address was …
Despite Vivekananda’s address was …
(a) Both (i)
and (ii)
and (ii)
(b) Only
(ii)
(ii)
(c) Both (i)
and (iii)
(d) Only (i)
and (iii)
(d) Only (i)
(e) None of
these
these
Q5. (I)
Intense speculation is continuing on the number of seats each part would contest.
Intense speculation is continuing on the number of seats each part would contest.
(II)As per the latest version BJP would contest 162 seats with Sena contesting
on 126.
(i) As per the latest version……..
(ii) Intense speculation is continuing…………
(iii) Amid the speculation about the number…………..
(a) Both (ii) and (iii)
(b) Only (i)
(c) Only (iii)
(d) None of these
(e) All of these
Q6. (I) The
surface of our planet appears to be firm and stationary.
surface of our planet appears to be firm and stationary.
(II) There
is convincing evidence that the materials that form the solid rock on the
surface of the earth are moving.
is convincing evidence that the materials that form the solid rock on the
surface of the earth are moving.
(i) Even
though the surface of our planet…
though the surface of our planet…
(ii)
However, the evidence is convincing…
However, the evidence is convincing…
(iii)
Notwithstanding that the surface…
Notwithstanding that the surface…
(a) only (i)
(b) only
(ii)
(ii)
(c) both (i)
and (iii)
and (iii)
(d) both
(ii) and (iii)
(ii) and (iii)
(e) none of
these
these
Q7. (I) the
implementation rules of the program describe predefined criteria for evaluation
of projects.
implementation rules of the program describe predefined criteria for evaluation
of projects.
(II) the
quality of project proposals is evaluated by the independent evaluators.
quality of project proposals is evaluated by the independent evaluators.
(i) In line
with the implementation rules of…
with the implementation rules of…
(ii) In
accordance with the implementation rules…
accordance with the implementation rules…
(iii)
Complying the implementation rules…
Complying the implementation rules…
(a) only
(iii)
(iii)
(b) only
(ii)
(ii)
(c) both (i)
and (ii)
and (ii)
(d) both
(ii) and (iii)
(ii) and (iii)
(e) All of
these
these
Q8. (I)
Theresa May won the general election in 2017.
Theresa May won the general election in 2017.
(II) She has
been forced to reshuffle her Cabinet a number of times amid a number of high
profile resignations.
been forced to reshuffle her Cabinet a number of times amid a number of high
profile resignations.
(i) Since
Theresa May won…
Theresa May won…
(ii) Owing
to the fact that Theresa May…
to the fact that Theresa May…
(iii) While
Theresa May won the…
Theresa May won the…
(a) only
(iii)
(iii)
(b) only
(ii)
(ii)
(c) both (i)
and (iii)
and (iii)
(d) both (i)
and (ii)
and (ii)
(e) All of
these
these
Q9. (I) It’s
a case where there are significant adverse effects and an offender who
continually ignores the council’s requests.
a case where there are significant adverse effects and an offender who
continually ignores the council’s requests.
(II) This
has been a difficult and significant case that the council has been working on
for a number of years
has been a difficult and significant case that the council has been working on
for a number of years
(i) However,
it’s a case where…
it’s a case where…
(ii) since
an offender who…
an offender who…
(iii)
Whereas this has been difficult…
Whereas this has been difficult…
(a) only (i)
(b) only
(ii)
(ii)
(c) both (i)
and (iii)
and (iii)
(d) both
(ii) and (iii)
(ii) and (iii)
(e) none of
these
these
Q10. (I)
Most of the players of Eagles received their rings during a ceremony on
Wednesday.
Most of the players of Eagles received their rings during a ceremony on
Wednesday.
(II) The
Eagles made sure Dorenbos was remembered and gave him a ring on Thursday.
Eagles made sure Dorenbos was remembered and gave him a ring on Thursday.
(i) Even
though most of…
though most of…
(ii) As the
Eagles made sure…
Eagles made sure…
(iii) While
most of the player…
most of the player…
(a) only (i)
(b) only
(ii)
(ii)
(c) both (i)
and (iii)
and (iii)
(d) both
(ii) and (iii)
(ii) and (iii)
(e) none of
these
these
Q11. (I)
There has been a legacy of stock market scams through the 1990s.
There has been a legacy of stock market scams through the 1990s.
(II) Capital
markets regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India’s (Sebi’s) impulse has
been to protect retail investors at all cost.
markets regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India’s (Sebi’s) impulse has
been to protect retail investors at all cost.
(i) Owing to
a legacy…
a legacy…
(ii) Taking
into account a legacy…
into account a legacy…
(iii)
Considering a legacy of…
Considering a legacy of…
(a) Only
(iii)
(iii)
(b) Only (i)
(c) Both
(ii) and (iii)
(ii) and (iii)
(d) All (i),
(ii) and (iii)
(ii) and (iii)
(e) None of
these
these
Q12. (I)
Companies were providing more innovative benefits to attract employees.
Companies were providing more innovative benefits to attract employees.
(II)
Employees fell back on bouquets or fruit baskets when they went through a hard
time.
Employees fell back on bouquets or fruit baskets when they went through a hard
time.
(i)Even
though companies were…
though companies were…
(ii) Despite
the fact that companies…
the fact that companies…
(iii)
Regardless of employees felling back on…
Regardless of employees felling back on…
(a) Only
(iii)
(iii)
(b) Only (i)
(c) Both (i)
and (ii)
and (ii)
(d) All (i),
(ii) and (iii)
(ii) and (iii)
(e) None of
these
these
Q13. (I) You
may prefer any kind of coffee to drink, including the likes of decaf or instant
coffee, coffee-drinkers.
may prefer any kind of coffee to drink, including the likes of decaf or instant
coffee, coffee-drinkers.
(II) Coffee
drinkers who seem addicted to drinking several cups of coffee a day fare better
health-wise in the long run.
drinkers who seem addicted to drinking several cups of coffee a day fare better
health-wise in the long run.
(i)
Regardless of the kind of coffee you prefer…
Regardless of the kind of coffee you prefer…
(ii) Even
though coffee drinkers who seem…
though coffee drinkers who seem…
(iii)
Irrespective of the kind of…
Irrespective of the kind of…
(a) Both (i)
and (iii)
and (iii)
(b) Only (iii)
(c) Both (i)
and (ii)
and (ii)
(d) All (i),
(ii) and (iii)
(ii) and (iii)
(e) None of
these
these
Q14. (I)
Make in India exposed weak links in what passed off as manufacturing.
Make in India exposed weak links in what passed off as manufacturing.
(II) The
technology shift from 3G to 4G caught the Indian manufacturers unprepared.
technology shift from 3G to 4G caught the Indian manufacturers unprepared.
(i) As long
as the technology shift…
as the technology shift…
(ii) While
Make in India…
Make in India…
(iii)
Although Make in India exposed…
Although Make in India exposed…
(a) Both (i)
and (iii)
and (iii)
(b) Only
(iii)
(iii)
(c) Both (ii)
and (iii)
and (iii)
(d) All (i),
(ii) and (iii)
(ii) and (iii)
(e) None of
these
these
Q15. (I) The
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) strengthens creditors’ rights, which can
go a long way in resolving the current bad loans crisis in banking.
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) strengthens creditors’ rights, which can
go a long way in resolving the current bad loans crisis in banking.
(II) It
lends transparency and predictability to the resolution process itself.
lends transparency and predictability to the resolution process itself.
(i) The
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) not only…
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) not only…
(ii) Lending
transparency and predictability…
transparency and predictability…
(iii) Along
with strengthening creditors’ rights…
with strengthening creditors’ rights…
(a) Both (i)
and (iii)
and (iii)
(b) Only
(iii)
(iii)
(c) Both
(ii) and (iii)
(ii) and (iii)
(d) All (i),
(ii) and (iii)
(ii) and (iii)
(e) None of
these
these
SOLUTIONS:
S1. Ans. (b)
Sol. Among
the starters, only starter (i) is the correct answer. The starters (ii) and
(iii) are irrelevant.
the starters, only starter (i) is the correct answer. The starters (ii) and
(iii) are irrelevant.
‘How to have
painless labor during the birth of a child has been a very old problem.’
painless labor during the birth of a child has been a very old problem.’
Hence, the
option (b) is the correct answer.
option (b) is the correct answer.
S2. Ans. (a)
Sol. Among
the given alternatives, the alternative (iii) is the most relevant and could
successfully form a grammatically correct and contextually meaningful sentence.
The other two alternatives are irrelevant and out of context.
the given alternatives, the alternative (iii) is the most relevant and could
successfully form a grammatically correct and contextually meaningful sentence.
The other two alternatives are irrelevant and out of context.
Hence, the
option (a) is the correct answer.
option (a) is the correct answer.
‘Scriptures
have given to us the concept of Purushartha Chatushtaya, the ultimate objective
of which is every human being should strive to attain Self-realisation.’
have given to us the concept of Purushartha Chatushtaya, the ultimate objective
of which is every human being should strive to attain Self-realisation.’
S3. Ans. (c)
Sol. Among
the given alternatives, only alternative (ii) is the most relevant and is the
correct answer. The other alternatives are out of context and irrelevant and
wouldn’t make a grammatically correct and contextually meaningful sentence.
the given alternatives, only alternative (ii) is the most relevant and is the
correct answer. The other alternatives are out of context and irrelevant and
wouldn’t make a grammatically correct and contextually meaningful sentence.
Hence, the
correct answer is the option (c).
correct answer is the option (c).
‘While on
pilgrimage, we were on a running train.’
pilgrimage, we were on a running train.’
S4. Ans. (d)
Sol. Among
the given alternatives, only alternative (i) could successfully form a
grammatically correct and contextually meaningful sentence. The other
alternatives are irrelevant and out-of-context.
the given alternatives, only alternative (i) could successfully form a
grammatically correct and contextually meaningful sentence. The other
alternatives are irrelevant and out-of-context.
Among the
given options, the correct answer is the option (d).
given options, the correct answer is the option (d).
‘At the
World Parliament of Religions in Chicago, 125 years ago, Swami Vivekananda
delivered his landmark address, about the need for harmony of religions.’
World Parliament of Religions in Chicago, 125 years ago, Swami Vivekananda
delivered his landmark address, about the need for harmony of religions.’
S5.
Ans. (a)
Sol. Both the starters (ii) and (iii) can be used to frame a meaningful
sentence without altering the exact meaning of the given sentences. However, it
is not possible to construct a contextual sentence using the first starter as
it would alter the intended meaning. Hence option (a) is the correct choice.
(ii) Intense speculation is continuing on the number of seats
each part would contest, with the latest version being BJP would contest 162
seats with Sena contesting on 126.
(iii) Amid the speculation about the number of seats each part
would contest, it is being predicted that BJP would contest 162 seats with
Sena contesting on 126.
Ans. (a)
Sol. Both the starters (ii) and (iii) can be used to frame a meaningful
sentence without altering the exact meaning of the given sentences. However, it
is not possible to construct a contextual sentence using the first starter as
it would alter the intended meaning. Hence option (a) is the correct choice.
(ii) Intense speculation is continuing on the number of seats
each part would contest, with the latest version being BJP would contest 162
seats with Sena contesting on 126.
(iii) Amid the speculation about the number of seats each part
would contest, it is being predicted that BJP would contest 162 seats with
Sena contesting on 126.
S6. Ans. (c)
Sol. Both
the starters (i) and (iii) can be used to frame a meaningful sentence without
altering the exact meaning of the given sentences. However, it is not possible
to construct a contextual sentence using the second starter as it would alter
the intended meaning. Hence option (c) is the correct choice.
the starters (i) and (iii) can be used to frame a meaningful sentence without
altering the exact meaning of the given sentences. However, it is not possible
to construct a contextual sentence using the second starter as it would alter
the intended meaning. Hence option (c) is the correct choice.
(i) Even though the surface of our planet
appears to be firm and stationary, there is convincing evidence that the
materials that form the solid rock on the surface of the earth are moving.
appears to be firm and stationary, there is convincing evidence that the
materials that form the solid rock on the surface of the earth are moving.
(iii) Notwithstanding that the surface of our
planet appears to be firm and stationary, there is convincing evidence that the
materials that form the solid rock on the surface of the earth are moving.
planet appears to be firm and stationary, there is convincing evidence that the
materials that form the solid rock on the surface of the earth are moving.
S7. Ans. (e)
Sol. All the
three starters can be used to frame a meaningful sentence without altering the
intended meaning of the given sentences. Hence option (e) is the correct
choice.
three starters can be used to frame a meaningful sentence without altering the
intended meaning of the given sentences. Hence option (e) is the correct
choice.
(i) In line with the implementation rules of
the program, the quality of project proposals is evaluated by the independent
evaluators based on predefined criteria.
the program, the quality of project proposals is evaluated by the independent
evaluators based on predefined criteria.
(ii) In accordance with the implementation
rules of the program, the quality of project proposals is evaluated by the
independent evaluators based on predefined criteria.
rules of the program, the quality of project proposals is evaluated by the
independent evaluators based on predefined criteria.
(iii) Complying with the implementation rules
of the program which describe the predefined criteria for evaluation, the
quality of project proposals is evaluated by the independent evaluators.
of the program which describe the predefined criteria for evaluation, the
quality of project proposals is evaluated by the independent evaluators.
S8. Ans. (d)
Sol. Both
the starters (i) and (ii) can be used to frame a meaningful sentence without
altering the exact meaning of the given sentences. However, it is not possible
to construct a contextual sentence using the second starter as it would alter
the intended meaning. Hence option (d) is the correct choice.
the starters (i) and (ii) can be used to frame a meaningful sentence without
altering the exact meaning of the given sentences. However, it is not possible
to construct a contextual sentence using the second starter as it would alter
the intended meaning. Hence option (d) is the correct choice.
(ii) Owing to the fact that Theresa May won
the general election in 2017 she has been forced to reshuffle her Cabinet a
number of times amid a number of high profile resignations.
the general election in 2017 she has been forced to reshuffle her Cabinet a
number of times amid a number of high profile resignations.
S9. Ans. (e)
Sol. Both
the given sentences are individual coherent sentences, independent of each
other. Hence, none of the given starters can be used to form a single coherent
sentence without altering the meaning of the sentence. Therefore, option (e) is
the most suitable answer choice.
the given sentences are individual coherent sentences, independent of each
other. Hence, none of the given starters can be used to form a single coherent
sentence without altering the meaning of the sentence. Therefore, option (e) is
the most suitable answer choice.
S10. Ans. (c)
Sol. Among
the three starters, both (i) and (iii) starters can give a meaningful sentence
without altering the intended meaning of the given two statement. Hence option (c)
is the correct choice.
the three starters, both (i) and (iii) starters can give a meaningful sentence
without altering the intended meaning of the given two statement. Hence option (c)
is the correct choice.
(i) Even though most of the players of Eagles
received their rings during a ceremony on Wednesday, they made sure Dorenbos
was remembered and gave him a ring on Thursday.
received their rings during a ceremony on Wednesday, they made sure Dorenbos
was remembered and gave him a ring on Thursday.
(iii) While most of the players of Eagles
received their rings during a ceremony on Wednesday, they made sure Dorenbos
was remembered and gave him a ring on Thursday.
received their rings during a ceremony on Wednesday, they made sure Dorenbos
was remembered and gave him a ring on Thursday.
S11. Ans.
(d)
(d)
Sol. All the
three starters can be used to frame a meaningful sentence without altering the
intended meaning of the given sentences. Hence option (d) is the correct
choice.
three starters can be used to frame a meaningful sentence without altering the
intended meaning of the given sentences. Hence option (d) is the correct
choice.
(i) “Owing to a legacy of stock market scams
through the 1990s, capital markets regulator Securities and Exchange Board of
India’s (Sebi’s) impulse has been to protect retail investors at all cost.”
through the 1990s, capital markets regulator Securities and Exchange Board of
India’s (Sebi’s) impulse has been to protect retail investors at all cost.”
(ii) “Taking into account a legacy of stock
market scams through the 1990s, capital markets regulator Securities and
Exchange Board of India’s (Sebi’s) impulse has been to protect retail investors
at all cost.”
market scams through the 1990s, capital markets regulator Securities and
Exchange Board of India’s (Sebi’s) impulse has been to protect retail investors
at all cost.”
(iii) “Considering a legacy of stock market
scams through the 1990s, capital markets regulator Securities and Exchange
Board of India’s (Sebi’s) impulse has been to protect retail investors at all
cost.”
scams through the 1990s, capital markets regulator Securities and Exchange
Board of India’s (Sebi’s) impulse has been to protect retail investors at all
cost.”
S12. Ans.(c)
Sol. Both
the starters (i) and (ii) can be used to frame a meaningful sentence without
altering the exact meaning of the given sentences. However, it is not possible
to construct a contextual sentence using the third starter as it would alter
the intended meaning. Hence option (c) is the correct choice.
the starters (i) and (ii) can be used to frame a meaningful sentence without
altering the exact meaning of the given sentences. However, it is not possible
to construct a contextual sentence using the third starter as it would alter
the intended meaning. Hence option (c) is the correct choice.
(i) “Even though companies were providing
more innovative benefits to attract employees, they still fell back on bouquets
or fruit baskets when workers went through a hard time”.
more innovative benefits to attract employees, they still fell back on bouquets
or fruit baskets when workers went through a hard time”.
(ii) “Despite the fact that companies were
providing more innovative benefits to attract employees, they still fell back
on bouquets or fruit baskets when workers went through a hard time”.
providing more innovative benefits to attract employees, they still fell back
on bouquets or fruit baskets when workers went through a hard time”.
S13. Ans.
(a)
(a)
Sol. Both
the starters (i) and (iii) can be used to frame a meaningful sentence without
altering the exact meaning of the given sentences. However, it is not possible
to construct a contextual sentence using the second starter as it would alter
the intended meaning. Hence option (a) is the correct choice.
the starters (i) and (iii) can be used to frame a meaningful sentence without
altering the exact meaning of the given sentences. However, it is not possible
to construct a contextual sentence using the second starter as it would alter
the intended meaning. Hence option (a) is the correct choice.
(i)” Regardless of the kind of coffee you
prefer to drink, including the likes of decaf or instant coffee,
coffee-drinkers who seem to be addicted to drinking several cups a day fare
better health-wise in the long run.”
prefer to drink, including the likes of decaf or instant coffee,
coffee-drinkers who seem to be addicted to drinking several cups a day fare
better health-wise in the long run.”
(iii) Irrespective of the kind of coffee you
prefer to drink, including the likes of decaf or instant coffee,
coffee-drinkers who seem to be addicted to drinking several cups a day fare
better health-wise in the long run.”
prefer to drink, including the likes of decaf or instant coffee,
coffee-drinkers who seem to be addicted to drinking several cups a day fare
better health-wise in the long run.”
S14. Ans. (c)
Sol. Both
the starters (ii) and (iii) can be used to frame a meaningful sentence without
altering the exact meaning of the given sentences. However, it is not possible
to construct a contextual sentence using the first starter as it would alter
the intended meaning. Hence option (c) is the correct choice.
the starters (ii) and (iii) can be used to frame a meaningful sentence without
altering the exact meaning of the given sentences. However, it is not possible
to construct a contextual sentence using the first starter as it would alter
the intended meaning. Hence option (c) is the correct choice.
(ii) While
Make in India exposed weak links in what passed off as manufacturing, the
technology shift from 3G to 4G caught the Indian manufacturers unprepared.
Make in India exposed weak links in what passed off as manufacturing, the
technology shift from 3G to 4G caught the Indian manufacturers unprepared.
(iii)
Although Make in India exposed weak links in what passed off as manufacturing,
the technology shift from 3G to 4G caught the Indian manufacturers unprepared.
Although Make in India exposed weak links in what passed off as manufacturing,
the technology shift from 3G to 4G caught the Indian manufacturers unprepared.
S15. Ans. (a)
Sol. Both
the starters (i) and (iii) can be used to frame a meaningful sentence without
altering the exact meaning of the given sentences. However, it is not possible
to construct a contextual sentence using the second starter as it would alter
the intended meaning. Hence option (a) is the correct choice.
the starters (i) and (iii) can be used to frame a meaningful sentence without
altering the exact meaning of the given sentences. However, it is not possible
to construct a contextual sentence using the second starter as it would alter
the intended meaning. Hence option (a) is the correct choice.
(i) “The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC)
not only strengthens creditors’ rights, which can go a long way in resolving
the current bad loans crisis in banking, but also lends transparency and
predictability to the resolution process itself”.
not only strengthens creditors’ rights, which can go a long way in resolving
the current bad loans crisis in banking, but also lends transparency and
predictability to the resolution process itself”.
(iii) “Along with strengthening creditors’
rights which can go a long way in resolving the current bad loans crisis in
banking, the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code also lends transparency and
predictability to the resolution process itself”.
rights which can go a long way in resolving the current bad loans crisis in
banking, the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code also lends transparency and
predictability to the resolution process itself”.
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